If February was any indication, tourism in Hood River is in for another big year.  Hood River County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mike Glover says hotels in Hood River reported more business than usual during February, thanks in part to the mild weather, especially during the Valentine’s/Presidents Day weekend, when most hotels were full.  Glover said it wasn’t just the holiday weekend, but the weekends before and after were also very busy for the lodging properties.  He notes Travel Oregon shows the Mount Hood/Columbia Gorge area has led the state in tourism four of the last six months, with double digit percentage growth.  Glover attributes the growth to a better economy, and a better focus on media relations rather than straight ad buys.